Detroit Red Wings: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Yzerman: Red Wings’ Defense Needs to Improve

Steve Yzerman has now been the general manager of the Detroit Red Wings for five years. In that time the Red Wings’ roster has improved. However, the team has failed to make the Stanley Cup playoffs, most recently on the last day of the 2023-24 NHL season, when the team was eliminated by the Washington Capitals thanks to a tiebreaker.

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NHL Rumors: Detroit Red Wings, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Kevin Allen of Detroit Hockey NOW: When it comes to the Detroit Red Wings, Steve Yzerman knows there may be too many free agents when the dealing is done.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / 6 hours ago

Another Red Wings Player Joining U.S. Team For World Championships

Jeff Petry is the third Detroit Red Wings player and the fifth member of the organization to join Team USA for the upcoming World Championships in Czechia.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / 3 hours ago

Analyzing the Red Wings’ Organizational Depth Heading Into 2024-25

Prior to any offseason decisions, it is imperative for Steve Yzerman and the Detroit Red Wings to take a moment to evaluate the depth of the organization.

Andrew Gibson News / Detroit Hockey Now / 12 hours ago

Red Wings Sign Gibson, Assign Him To GR

Another piece of the defensive future of the Detroit Red Wings is under contract and part of the organization going forward. On Sunday, the Red Wings were announcing the signing of defenseman Andrew Gibson to a three-year entry-level contract that will begin with the 2024-25 season.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / 11 hours ago

Red Wings Hold 15th-Best Odds in 2024 NHL Draft Lottery

Now that the 2023-24 season is over, with the Detroit Red Wings narrowly missing out on a playoff berth, and the team’s locker room has been cleared out for the offseason, it’s time to look forward The offseason is upon us once more, and the first event is just weeks away.

Lucas Raymond News / Detroit Hockey Now / 23 hours ago

Insurance Secured, Red Wings Raymond to Play at Worlds

As recently as a day ago, it seemed unlikely that Detroit Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond would be playing for Sweden at the upcoming IIHF world hockey championship.

Jonatan Berggren News / Detroit Hockey Now / April 28

Berggren OT Goal Lifts Griffins In Playoff Opener

Jonatan Berggren scored from a sharp angle 4:14 into overtime Saturday night as the Grand Rapids Griffins rallied from a 2-0 deficit to edge Rockford 3-2.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / April 27

Red Wings: 3 Goods & 3 Bads From the 2023-24 Season

It may not seem like it, but the Detroit Red Wings’ 2023-24 season concluded a week ago. Now that the dust has settled, it is time to look back and figure out what worked and what didn’t work for the Motor City’s hockey team this season.

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / April 27

Red Wings Seider, Raymond Need Assurances Before Attending Worlds

Detroit Red Wings forward Lucas Raymond suited up for Sweden in last year’s IIHF World Championship. When Germany calls for its best hockey players, Red Wings defenseman Moritz Seider has proven to be an ever present.

Derek Lalonde News / Detroit Hockey Now / April 26

Red Wings Lalonde to Coach at Worlds

Detroit Red Wings players Dylan Larkin and Alex Lyon will be well familiar with at least one member of the Team USA coaching staff when the arrive for the IIHF world championship.

Detroit Red Wings News / Daily Faceoff / April 26

Lalonde, Capuano among USA’s assistant coaches for IIHF Men’s World Championship

USA Hockey has announced that Detroit Red Wings head coach Derek Lalonde, Ottawa Senators associate coach Jack Capuano and Pittsburgh Penguins assistant coach Ty Hennes have been named assistant coaches for the USA Men’s World Championship team.

Detroit Red Wings News / The Hockey Writers / April 26

Detroit Red Wings’ 2023-24 Final Grades: Defense

While the forward grouping of the lineup for the Detroit Red Wings’ 2023-24 season stood out in a bright way for the most part, the defensemen on the roster and the defensive play as a whole was one of the team’s biggest Achilles heels throughout the season.

David Perron News / Detroit Hockey Now / April 26

The curious case of Red Wings' David Perron

David Perron is making it abundantly clear that he wants to remain with the Detroit Red Wings. GM Steve Yzerman is on the record as suggesting that he’s not opposed to the idea.

Detroit Red Wings News / ClutchPoints / April 25

Red Wings could trade a goaltender this summer

The Detroit Red Wings are gearing up for a pivotal offseason this summer. Detroit kept themselves in contention down the stretch but couldn’t get the help they needed to make the postseason.

Patrick Kane News / Bleacher Nation / April 25

Patrick Kane, USA Hockey’s Roster, a Russian Championship, Hello Utah! and Other Blackhawks Bullets

So... let's talk about a certain free agent right wing, shall we?

Detroit Red Wings News / Detroit Hockey Now / April 25

Red Wings Pick Signs in Sweden

Another Detroit Red Wings draft pick will be displaying his wares in the Swedish Hockey League next season. MoDo Hockey announced the signing of center/left-winger Maxmilian Kilpinen to a first-team contract for the 2024-25 SHL campaign.

Patrick Kane News / NHL Trade Talk / April 24

Patrick Kane Sends Note to Red Wings Fans Hinting at Future

It’s hard not to read into a message sent by a player to the fan base when messages directed at an entire city from one player are usually meant to double as a thank you and a goodbye.

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / April 20

Red Wings GM says team progressed but must improve

Red Wings GM says team made progress but must improve in one area

Despite the Detroit Red Wings late-season slump and subsequent missing the playoffs, for a franchise record eighth consecutive season, general manager Steve Yzerman says the team made positive strides.

Red Wings captain opens up about brutal end to season, missing NHL playoffs

Detroit Red Wings’ 2023-24 team awards

Yzerman interested in re-signing Shayne Gostisbehere

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Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / April 19

Red Wings captain opens up about brutal end to season, missing NHL playoffs

Captain Dylan Larkin will use the disappointment to fuel his determination and preparation to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 2024-25.

Stanley Cup Playoffs Eastern Conference X factors

Lindgren brothers to have communication breakdown during Rangers-Capitals series

Penguins' Sidney Crosby addresses retirement, contract chatter

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The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz

Detroit Red Wings News / Yardbarker / April 12

Will Patrick Kane remain with the Red Wings or move on?

The Detroit Red Wings and veteran winger Patrick Kane have had a mostly successful collaboration this season, but where might the two sides stand when it comes to the future?

What’s at Stake in NHL: Will Golden Knights snatch final West playoff spot from Blues?

After two decades of dominance, where does Sidney Crosby rank among the NHL’s greatest players?

Penguins move into playoff spot after OT win vs. Red Wings

Who are the current captains of every NHL team?

The '1996-1998 Detroit Red Wings' quiz